“It’s a great move, I’m happy for him and feel he’s rounded out his city experience working with me,” wrote Dufty in an email to the Bay Area Reporter, “and he will be a great asset for” the mayor and Police Chief George Gascon.

Newsom fired Randolph along with several other staffers in December as part of a cost-cutting move. Randolph’s first day working for Dufty will be March 1.

“I am extremely pleased that Alex will be with me as I finish my term and it’s been great knowing how loved Alex is by D8 and LGBT Community members who have enjoyed working with him in the Mayor’s office for the past two years,” wrote Dufty.